Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1887-02-14

Todd, was a success in every particu-
lar. There were a large number pres
ent and plenty of good things to eat
and $50 above expenses donated, for
which Mr.. and Mrs Todd were very
thankful. Much credit is due Mr..
Evans people, not only for the use of
their house, but also for the faithful
manner in which they labored for the
success of the donation.
Coventry.
The lectures given by Rev. I'll. W.
Worthen were well attended.
Mrs. J. B. Wheelock receives news
of the death of brother in New
Hampshire.
Charles Livingstone is home from
Montpelier, where he has been teach
ing school this winter.
Eva Clapper has returned home
from Stanstead.-O. L. Grows peo-
pie have moved to Newport.
There are four children sick with
diphtheria in the Asa Hancock fami-
ly, but they are not considered dan
gerously i'll at present.
Mrs. Elmira Black, widow of the
late Timothy Black, died on the 4th
inst. She had been quite i'll this
winter, but her death was sudden at
the last Mrs. Black was an old res
ident of this town, and was greatly
loved and esteemed by all who knew
her. She leaves several children and
grandchildren to mourn her loss.
Graf t~burv-
Alva Merrill and his two little
girls have moved to Nelson Hoyt's,
where they are boarding at present.
The Misses Viola and Nettie Allen,
MAY Webber and Hattie Simonds re-
turned to Johnson, Tuesday to attend
the spring term of school.
Quite a company of friends and
neighbOrs met at Cad. Stratton's on
the evening of the 9TH inst, and
gave them a pleasant surprise.
Rev. A. B. Blake was surprised
last Tuesday afternoon by a visit
from his Sabbath school class. A very
pleasant visit was enjoyed. A large
easy-chair was presented Mr.. Blake
by his class, as token of their APP
probation of his efforts in their be-
half during the past three years.
After tea a large number of friends
dropped in and the evening was most
pleasantly spent. A beautiful oil
painting was presented as token of
esteem from the older people present.
Derby
W. A. Nourse has sold his paint
business to Cyrian Twombly.
The winter term of the Academy
closed Thursday evening Feb. 18th.
The spring term begins Feb. 22nd.
Mrs. Fred Dawson fell from her
chair and Immediately expired, while
sitting at the supper table on Thurs
day evening, Feb. 10th. She leaves
an invalid daughter who has been
constant care for many years past.
The District school closed Friday
afternoon with declarations, dia-
logues, etc. The little folks claim
the privilege of going through all
the ceremonies, which were done in
q very creditable manner. The South
school responded promptly to the
invitation to attend.
SaIem-Derby
Mrs. Francis Wright is very sick
William Kingsley is also quite sick.
Rev. Mr.. Chase of Derby preach
ed at the Crandall school-house the
9th inst.
Mrs. Betsey Moranville has return
ed from New York, accompanied by
her son, Daniel, who has been absent
there for several years.
Mrs. Marcia Bartlett has rented
a tenement at West Charleston, and
moved there, Mr.. Leavens having
taken possession of the farm.
Glover.
@. w. McGaffey has moved into
his new house.
Miss E. F. Burroughs shop will be
closed until further notice.
Wedding anniversary at Asa
Beach's last Saturday afternoon and
evening.
f. O. Randall has sold the Sam.
Vance farm, lately vacated by Asa
Chamberlain, to Warren Vance.
Mrs. Mary Anderson has been hav-
ING heater put into her water tub
for heating water for her cattle. Mr..
Gray of Coventry did the work, and
several others in that neighborhood
talk of putting in the same thing.
The next sociable of the Ladies'
Mite society will be held at Institute
Hall, Friday afternoon and evening,
Feb. 18th. An entertainment of mu-
sic, recitations and games for the
young people in the evening. All
especially invited to be
present. Admission 10 cents.
The next meeting of the Earnest
Workers will be held at the NJ. E.
church, Friday evening, Feb. Is.
w. F. Clark will deliver a lecture,
progress of Scientific
Knowledge" after which a hulled
corn supper will be furnished in the